the wharf rat wrote:
Quote:
> In article <g4c03o$gs2$1@xxxxxx>,
> Hank <noguru.delete@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote:
>> What analytical steps can I undertake to discover what's
>> causing this, and then to help me make the necessary
>> changes?
>>
>
> Random blue screens are caused by a bad driver corrupting system
> memory, OR physically bad ram. Since you're sure it's not a bad driver -
> you HAVE updated everything, right? - try removing one of the installed
> dimms and if the problem continues remove the other one and install the first
> in its place.
>
> It could also be your cpu but that's pretty rare. Or heat, but that's
> seldom a problem in a quality laptop. Ummm, the little exhaust fan IS running,
> right? Anyway, heat problems typically cause reboots and/or shutdowns.
> Fan spins away. Temps are fine, and I've recently
disassembled and cleaned the air path and heat exchangers.
Physical RAM checks ok.
Drivers are current but I'll recheck everything and
update if possible.
Thanks!